I presently have the RC1070 and like it very much. Have the chance to get the discontinued RC1090 at good price. Will I see an appreciable sonic improvement in that upgrsde? Or, would you wait for the upcoming RC1082 and would anyone know at this point if the upgrade will mean better sound? I hear that the 1082 should hit the shelves around the lst of May. JNorth1178
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I have an RC-1070 too and I'm thinking about upgrading to an RC-1082. From the little information available on the RC-1082 it's supposed to be as good as, if not better than, the RC-1090. Rotel have said it's better, but they would, wouldn't they?
The thing I like about the RC-1082 is that it has bass and treble controls. This is important to me because I listen to a wide range of music, and some of it is not well recorded. When you've got a 1960's recording with too much treble and not enough bass, tone controls come in very handy. When you've got a good recording simply press the Tone button and bypass the tone control circuit completely.
The RC-1082 has a media player socket on the front too. This is handy if a friend visits with his iPod and wants to play you a new song. It won't be hi-fi quality but you'll get to hear the song without stuffing around sticking adapters into the back.
The RC-1082 is therefore a music lover's preamp in my opinion, and that suits me just fine.
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IMHO, if you can get a RC-1090 for $700 or less that would be a buy that would be hard to pass up. I replaced my RC-1070 with a RC-1090 when I upgraded to a RB1092. I noticed an immediate improvement in soundstage plus I now have the option of using a MC cartridge with my Rega P5.Comment
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heard about Absolute Sound doing a review of the RC-1082. Can anyone post it?Comment
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has anyone read the review? Any hi or low points?
Thought the 1082 was hitting the streets about now...Comment
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Will Rotel include HT passthrough on the 1082?Comment
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I emailed Rotel about this when the 1082 was anounced. They said "No". Very disappointed i am.Comment
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Check out Kevin D's comments about the 1082 in this thread http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php4?t=24207, specifically this comment:
RC-1082 analog preamp:
Performance close to or above the RC-1090. Plenty of inputs including a front analog jack for MP3 players. Unit on display did not have a HT passthrough but they believe they could have a solution before its release.
Would anyone with good contacts at Rotel like to comment?
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The RC-1082 does not have an SSP passthrough. I just received the notice in the mail that they have them in stock in both colors and are shipping them now. With it came a single piece of lit and a good picture of the front and back. It doesn't look like it from the pictures and there is no mention of an SSP passthrough.
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Actually I’m about to upgrade my setup for 1082. As I can see there is no difference about dist. s/n ratio between 1082 and old flagship 1090 regarding to spec. sheet.
I agreed with my local dealer to get 1082 for audio test with my setup as soon as they will get one. I’m going to make 1070 vs. 1082 contest. Then I will share my opinion at the forum.AndrzejComment
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Great! I look forward to your review.Originally posted by geezaComment
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I've just bought two months old 1090 on ebay
Now is on it's way.
So, probably I could make 1070 vs. 1090 vs. 1082 test indeed.
I got a filling that 1090 is be the best, but only test will give the answer.AndrzejComment
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looking forward to your A-B-C comparison.Comment
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Ran across it today while researching the RC-1082. Enjoy!Originally posted by shepAttached FilesBradComment
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I had the opportunity yesterday to audition a pair of Paradigm Studio 100s with the Rotel RC1070/RB1070 preamp & power amp combination. My ears were very pleased. However, I am curious about the audible difference that the Rotel RC1082/RB1080 would make with these same speakers. Or maybe going with... -
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I just picked up a RC1090 from Audiogon, the unit is in excellent condition and sounds very nice. I had an RC1070 before which always seemed a bit bright to me, the RC1090 is very smooth.
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Anyone RC1090 users happy with the phono stage on the pre? I recently purchased a Rega P5, Exact2 cartridge and TTPSU (power supply unit) but have yet to hook up - need to rearrange. Just wanting some feedback on the quality of the phono stage. When I bought my first pre, RC1070, I bought because... -
hi all. i have a pair of BW 685. they sound wonderful and better than i expected. And, recently, i ordered a RB1080 and RC-1082 to replace my old receiver. ofcourse, they are far better than the receiver. But, i feel so guilty that i use a pair of $2100 pre/pro to power a pair of $600 speakers. ... -
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I received my Rotel RC1082 from my dealer couple months ago and everything looks fine.
The problem was that the volume knob stopped working and it wasn lit plus sometimes when I was powering on the preamp coupe inputs on the RC1082 were lit on on the listening...
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